Cyclone Amos
Severe Tropical Cyclone Amos was a strong tropical cyclone that affected the Fijian and Samoan Islands as well as Wallis and Futuna. Amos was first noted as Tropical Disturbance 17F during April 13, 2016 to the northwest of Fiji. The system subsequently moved south-eastwards towards the Fijian Islands, before it passed near or over Vanua Levu during April 16. After passing over Fiji, the system gradually developed further as it moved north-eastwards towards the Samoan Islands. The system was subsequently named Amos during April 20, after it had developed into a tropical cyclone and started to move north-westwards towards the island nation of Tuvalu.
Cyclone Amos intensifying near Wallis and Futuna on April 22 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | April 13, 2016 |
| Dissipated | April 25, 2016 |
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
| Highest winds | 150 km/h (90 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 965 hPa (mbar); 28.50 inHg |
| Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 165 km/h (105 mph) |
| Overall effects | |
| Areas affected | Samoa, American Samoa, Wallis and Futuna, Fiji |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2015–16 South Pacific cyclone season | |
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